aanzegger
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Dutch[edit]
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Noun[edit]
aanzegger m (plural aanzeggers, feminine aanzegster)
- A messenger who informs others of births and deaths in a (semi-)professional capacity.
- De aanzegger informeerde ons over de dood van tante in het kraambed en de geboorte van een tweeling.
- The messenger informed us about our aunt's death in childbirth and the birth of twins.
- A spokesperson or advocate of a certain school of thought.
- De geweldsspiraal werd gevoed door extremistische aanzeggers in beide kampen.
- The vicious cycle of violence was kindled by extremist advocates in both camps.
- One who officially reports or declares something, usually to the government and involved parties.